The kind words Faf de Klerk said to Wales debutant Ellis Bevan
Ellis Bevan is ready to push for a Wales starting place in Australia after embracing the challenge posed by double World Cup winne…
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Faf de Klerk Rugby News
South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’
The reigning champions edged out France 29-28 in an enthralling quarter-final on Sunday.
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Hendrikse can spark Springboks to life in the absence of Faf de Klerk
In the absence of the highly-influential Faf de Klerk, rookie scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse could be the man to step up in the No 9 je…
Faf De Klerk: Why two year hiatus won't hurt Springboks
The Springboks have not played since the 2019 World Cup final against England.
Watch: Welsh lock gets off scot-free after fouling Faf De Klerk with crushing clothesline tackle
Sale's scrumhalf was preparing to launch a box kick with his hands placed on the ball when the Scarlets big man decided to launch …
A fired-up Faf de Klerk spills over the advertising hoardings in scrap with Argentinian centre Moroni
The pair of internationals usually met when the Springboks play the Pumas in The Rugby Championship, but found one another in the …
The Springboks pattern
Will the Springboks change up their tactics from the World Cup when the Lions come to SA?
'Different gravy' - Fans claim Aaron Smith's performance against Crusaders shows he's better than Faf
Fans described Smith as 'different gravy' and as an 'unbelievable player' while claiming that the old Aaron Smith is back and ever…
Analysis: The blueprint Gatland provided that shows how to expose the Springboks defence
New Zealand beat them, but when South Africa’s defence was on point and full-on in its intensity, the team that outsmarted them …
The players the Springboks simply cannot be without for the British & Irish Lions tour
Whilst the Springbok pack is vitally important to their set-piece and physicality in close, what really keeps the opposition score…
Sale Sharks to order Springboks back to club as Premiership completion plan to be unveiled
Sale Sharks, who stand second in the Gallagher Premiership, are planning to recall their Springboks players who have returned to S…
Analysis: What makes the Springboks edge defence so hard to crack and the play that cost England in the final
The Springboks' defence on the edges is very unique. It is so successful, because it has so many accurate decision-makers within i…
Diamond slams green-eyed critics of Sale's Springbok recruitment drive
Next weekend’s Premiership Rugby Cup final is not the most important in English rugby, but it offers the Manchester club the cha…
Faf de Klerk missing from Sale's XV to face Harlequins
Sharks felt like they left a win behind them when beaten at Bath last weekend, a defeat that has now robbed them of their World Cu…
Just four champion Springboks gain selection in prestigious magazine's 2019 World XV... the same number as England
South Africa outplayed England in last month's World Cup final in Yokohama but the champions only break even with the beaten final…
World Cup winner Faf De Klerk explains the reason why his game has gone to another level
The 28-year-old scrum-half played a key role in the Springboks’ successful World Cup campaign, culminating in a 32-12 victory ov…
Tom Curry: Pain of RWC defeat 'will never go away'
Arriving back to work at Sale has jolted the England flanker back into life but he admits the ultimate disappointment of Japan 201…
Du Preez places his Springboks hopes on 'doing a Faf' at Sale
Having seen Faf de Klerk become a national hero in South Africa, Robert du Preez is hoping a rich vein of form at Sale can force h…
Analysis: What the Springboks did to dismantle England's attack
If you are going to win games by kicking three’s, then you better have a special defence. And the Springboks certainly did, one …
'The World Cup is not going to be about attacking rugby' - What the stars had to say after the epic Springboks-All Blacks pool stage clash
Right from the spine-tingling rendition of 'Kapa O Pango', the All Blacks opening clash against old rivals Springboks lived up to …
Sale confirm they have secured a Faf de Klerk replacement on a short-term deal
With Faf de Klerk all set for South Africa's World Cup campaign to begin against New Zealand, Sale have successfully secured cover…
'It's going to come down to a lucky moment or a ref call' - Faf de Klerk's prediction for Springboks-All Blacks World Cup opener
Ahead of a blockbuster opening pool game against the All Blacks, the Springboks are quietly confident of handing New Zealand their…
'Danny Cipriani, James O'Connor, they were child proteges... in the international set-up at 18, 19 and probably couldn't handle that'
Sale now have greater money to spend, but Steve Diamond won't be retiring his happy knack of taking on fallen stars at the Sharks …
Analysis: How Faf de Klerk blows up set-piece plays before they even get started
The sheer speed at which he takes away space and time often limits the opposition, and can still hurt even if he doesn't force an …
'There is an outstanding record of guys who have lost their way finding their way again at Sale'
Sale skipper Jono Ross is chuffed with his club's reputation under Steve Diamond in reforming players and setting them on the path…
Dream Team divide on social media shows strength of the Springboks
After the Premiership Dream Team was announced yesterday, there were always going to be some contentious selections which would ca…
'I haven't had any contact with England this season' - the English qualified backrow being left out in the cold
Sale Sharks captain Jono Ross is the hardest working player in the Gallagher Premiership and admits he is getting increasingly fru…
Rassie's plan - a drastic change of direction to save Springbok rugby
Rassie Erasmus is a man with a vision, prepared to advocate for bold changes in order to right the path of the Springboks and save…
Watch: Faf de Klerk's juggling finish after Sale's 'dream team' of internationals combine
Sale Sharks and Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk finished an excellent movement sparked by a host of top internationals as Sale op…
Etzebeth out as Springboks name team for France
The experienced trio of Willie le Roux, Faf de Klerk and Franco Mostert are back in the Springbok starting team for Saturday’s T…
The Lab: A banana kick trick-play to hit a winger’s blind spot
Taking inspiration from Tony Brown’s playbook, this trick play would be a great change-up and offer huge reward by targetting a …
All Blacks win has 'raised the bar now' says Faf De Klerk
The Springboks win over the All Blacks in Wellington may have given hope to everyone ahead of next year's World Cup, but halfback …
Analysis: How Faf de Klerk's NFL-style defence is causing headaches
Whilst Aaron Smith and Conor Murray are generally considered the world's best two halfbacks, none of them have this kind of autono…
Springbok Player Ratings - vs Pumas
The Springboks got their Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start when they beat Argentina 34-21 in Durban.
Faf de Klerk steamrolls Danny Cipriani in brutal collision
Ex-Springbok Faf De Klerk packs some power for a compact little halfback. In the dying minutes of the Premiership clash between Sa…
